Overview

The course seeks to develop the intellectual and process-based abilities of each participant, while simultaneously introducing each individual to their own interests, passions, aspirations and inspirations.

Educational Opportunity

Drawing on a number of pedagogical practices, experienced tutors and visiting practitioners, the Foundation Course from Architectural Association offers a unique cross-disciplinary education within the context of an architectural school.

Programme Structure

Term 1 focuses on the development of skills, observation and conversation though the forensic examination of the notion of self as a series of abstractions, considering our traction, interaction and responsibilities in relation to our locale.

Term 2 focuses more substantially on work that will clarify a territory of specific interest for each student.

Term 3 focuses on exhibition design and a group build, followed by the design and compilation of a final portfolio of work created during the academic year for assessment. Finally, students and staff will collectively build the Foundation exhibition for AA Projects Review at the end of the academic year.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-23 00:00:00

More details

Early applications close on Friday 22 November.

Late applications close on Friday 24 January.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

92

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Architecture Civil Engineering & Construction Landscape Architecture View 755 other preparation in Civil Engineering & Construction in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

92

Schedule TOEFL®

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to the Foundation Course must:

complete the online application form

upload a copy of their passport , academic reference, academic documents (and certified translations where the originals are not in English) and English language qualifications (if they are not exempt from meeting the English language entry requirements);

submit a digital portfolio;

pay the appropriate application fee, which will vary depending on the timing of their application submission (£55 for early applications, £75 for late applications)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31500 GBP / year

≈ 31500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

31500 GBP / year

≈ 31500 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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